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incorrect gear ratio code for 93 Sable

My 93 Sable stopped shifting into overdrive unless I'm going down a hill or coasting. The minute I put my foot back on...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by perfman
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by perfman

Noise while turning

I recently replaced the right-front hub-bearing assembly on my 4x4 1998 Jimmy. It now makes a constant noise while I'm...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by fishstinky
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by fishstinky

Liquid kool: lower temps on overheating car?

Hope someone's had experience with using "liquid kool" or some similar named product. For an overheating car, that actu...
18 comments posted 23yrs
posted by sdlomi
18 comments posted 23yrs posted by sdlomi

Hydraulic Jack

I have a Craftsman 3-ton Hydraulic Jack, which works well except when it releases it drops *very* quickly. Are there any...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by pdm9
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by pdm9

Re: Import rotors vs new

I requested an indepth comparison from Raybestos as to why their rotors are superior to the imports that are 60% less....
11 comments posted 23yrs
posted by NOSPAMrex
11 comments posted 23yrs posted by NOSPAMrex

Re: odometer,tachometer

> > Both nice to have. And, yes, the mph is directly proportional to the rpms in any given gear. HTH & good luck. sdlomi
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by sdlomi
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by sdlomi

Mustang 4.6L resonance sound from intake manifold

I have a 97 Mustang GT with the 4.6L engine that produces a sound at about 1800 RPM that should not be there. It is a r...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by danharris
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by danharris

popping: carburetion? ignition? or?

i was hoping i could get someone to help me troubleshoot the following. 400 small block up to 4500 rpm, 4150 mechanical...
8 comments posted 23yrs
posted by novadoesgo
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by novadoesgo

1968 Chevelle brake conversion kit to disc brakes

Anyone have any experience with converting the front drum brakes to disc brakes on a 1968 Chevelle? Is it easily doable...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by Rowland36
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by Rowland36

GM Tech II vs. AutoTap and/or OBD-II tools

Other than the fact I can't afford a real Tech II, is there anything I can't do with either AutoTap or some other ODB-I...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by ray
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by ray

96 cougar - chk engine codes 1443, 0171, 0174

Hi - My wife's 96 cougar 3.8L has the "Check Engine" light, and the parts store read out the codes of: 1443, 0171, and...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by lances3
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by lances3

results of computer testing

hello, is it normal NOT to be able to obtain the results from the (paid for$) computer diagnostics (done by the car dea...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by seeAddress
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by seeAddress

95 Escort overheating

I have this little 95 escort - 5sp, 120K, 1.9L. This morning I was driving it on my paper route with the AC on, and I n...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by crapmaster
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by crapmaster

Did the dealer screw up my steering wheel?

I had a 90k mile service for my '96 Camry. The service included installation of new rotors & power steering wheel fluid...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by pintos
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by pintos

how to diagnose problem w/ cooling system?

hello, '89, 4 cyl; fuel injected (MPI); 70,000 miles (lightly but regularly driven) runs well on highWay. just got *new...
10 comments posted 23yrs
posted by seeAddress
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by seeAddress